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POLITICSAug 21Canada extends study permit wait time for Nigerians to 9 weeksNigerians applying for Canadian study permits will now have to wait an estimated nine weeks for their applications to be processed, following the latest update by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). The post Canada extends study permit wait time for Nigerians to 9 weeks appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSAug 21Nigerian newspapers review: Why US won’t remove Nigeria’s CPC tag – Congressman MooreIn today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with a member of the United States Congress, Rep. Riley Moore, insisting that the US must not remove Nigeria from its Country of Particular Concern, CPC, designation list over alleged persecution of Christians, citing continued violence in the Middle Belt. The post Nigerian newspapers review: Why US won’t remove Nigeria’s CPC tag – Congressman Moore appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSAug 21Christians killings: Why US won’t remove Nigeria’s CPC tag —Congressman MooreA member of the United States Congress, Rep. Riley Moore, has insisted that the US must not remove Nigeria from its Country of Particular Concern, CPC, designation list over alleged persecution of Christians, citing continued violence in the Middle Belt. The post Christians killings: Why US won’t remove Nigeria’s CPC tag —Congressman Moore appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
MILITARYAug 13Nigeria, US reinforce strategic defence, security partnership at Washington talksMinister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd), has concluded high-level bilateral engagements with United States authorities in Washington DC, aimed at deepening military-to-military relations and fortifying counter-terrorism cooperation between both nations. The post Nigeria, US reinforce strategic defence, security partnership at Washington talks appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
MILITARYAug 12Photos: US, Nigeria hold fresh security talks in WashingtonAmong the Nigerian officials attending the meeting are the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu; Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa; and Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. The post Photos: US, Nigeria hold fresh security talks in Washington appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSAug 9Canada-Africa Summit: Lawal, Sani, others to represent Nigeria in TorontoThe maiden investment summit is set to take place in Toronto from 10 to 15 August 2026 The post Canada-Africa Summit: Lawal, Sani, others to represent Nigeria in Toronto appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLDAug 7Canada updates visa processing times for Nigerians as study permit wait risesNigerians applying to study or travel in Canada are facing longer estimated processing times after Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released its latest temporary residence update. The post Canada updates visa processing times for Nigerians as study permit wait rises appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSAug 6Nigeria, Canada expand air deal, facilitate direct flightsThe expanded agreement provides for multiple designated airlines and increased passenger and cargo capacity between Nigeria and Canada. The post Nigeria, Canada expand air deal, facilitate direct flights appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLDAug 6Nigerians to be affected as Canada plans major Express Entry changesCanada is considering major changes to its Express Entry immigration system that could affect Nigerians and other Africans The post Nigerians to be affected as Canada plans major Express Entry changes appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSAug 48 companies sponsoring Nigerians, other foreign workers for work permits in CanadaCanada has identified eight companies participating in its Global Hypergrowth Project (GHP) whose eligible foreign hires can benefit from an LMIA-exempt work permit under the country’s Innovation Stream. The post 8 companies sponsoring Nigerians, other foreign workers for work permits in Canada appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDJul 27Nigeria among countries whose citizens traveled for World Cup, seek to remain in Canada[Full list]A total of 175 visitors who travelled to Canada for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have applied for asylum, with citizens of Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal and several other countries among those seeking to remain in the country after the tournament. The post Nigeria among countries whose citizens traveled for World Cup, seek to remain in Canada[Full list] appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSJul 26ALLEGED CHRISTIAN GENOCIDE: U.S. Congress’ move threatens food, health, jobs in Nigeria“A resilient country should never have its essential public services almost entirely dependent on foreign donors. This should wake Nigeria and indeed Africa up.” The post ALLEGED CHRISTIAN GENOCIDE: U.S. Congress’ move threatens food, health, jobs in Nigeria appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDJul 22‘Swear you’ll never cheat or forget Canada visa’ – Nigerian woman tells husbandA Nigerian woman living in Canada, Ezinne Nwanorue has stirred reactions online after revealing the unusual condition she gave her husband before agreeing to sponsor his relocation to the North American country. The post ‘Swear you’ll never cheat or forget Canada visa’ – Nigerian woman tells husband appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDJul 22Canada unveils 6 conditions Nigerians, other foreigners must meet to get a visaThe Canada government has outlined six key requirements that foreign nationals must meet to be eligible for a visitor visa, stressing that applicants must convince immigration officers they intend to leave the country at the end of their stay. The post Canada unveils 6 conditions Nigerians, other foreigners must meet to get a visa appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDJul 22Video: ‘My only regret’ – Nigerian woman in Canada opens up after trip back homeA Nigerian woman identified as Bola who relocated to Canada while her husband and children remained in Nigeria has shared the one thing she regrets about her migration journey. The post Video: ‘My only regret’ – Nigerian woman in Canada opens up after trip back home appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSJul 17US congress okays 50% cut in aid to  Nigeria over Christian persecutionThe United States House of Representatives has approved a 50 percent cut in assistance to Nigeria over what it described as the federal government’s failure to protect Christian communities from religiously-motivated violence. The post US congress okays 50% cut in aid to Nigeria over Christian persecution appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSJul 15Protect Christians from attacks, U.S. official urges NigeriaBy Ebunoluwa Sessou The United States Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Frank Garcia, has urged the Nigerian government to intensify efforts to protect Christian communities from attacks and ensure the safe return of internally displaced persons (IDPs) to their homes. Garcia made the call during a visit to Abuja, where he held a […] The post Protect Christians from attacks, U.S. official urges Nigeria appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSJul 14Mexico not turning Nigeria into drug hub – Reno OmokriReno Omokri, Nigeria’s nominee ambassador to Mexico, has strongly dismissed insinuations that Mexicans are making Nigeria a drug hub, describing the fears as unfounded and warning that such labelling harms bilateral relations. The post Mexico not turning Nigeria into drug hub – Reno Omokri appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CONFLICTJul 8US Congressman blames Fulani militants for attacks on Christians in NigeriaUS Congressman, Rep. Riley Moore, has said Fulani militants are by far the largest perpetrators of violence against Christians in Nigeria The post US Congressman blames Fulani militants for attacks on Christians in Nigeria appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSJul 6US to watch Nigeria’s 2027 elections, says Congressman"We’re certainly going to be watching these results, how these elections unfold, and how they’re executed. That’s something that I and the administration are going to be paying very close attention to." — Congressman Riley Moore. The post US to watch Nigeria’s 2027 elections, says Congressman appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSJul 6Nigerian Economy : Washington Policy Prescriptions QuestionedThe article examines and questions policy recommendations from Washington regarding the Nigerian economy. It discusses the effectiveness or suitability of these economic strategies.punchng.com · Nigeria
POLITICSJul 5‘US will be paying close attention to Nigeria’s 2027 election’ —CongressmanA member of the United States House of Representatives, Riley Moore, has said the administration of President Donald Trump will closely monitor how Nigeria conducts its 2027 general elections. The post ‘US will be paying close attention to Nigeria’s 2027 election’ —Congressman appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDJul 5Save Nigeria Group united states Defends Adeboye , Says His Remarks Were MisrepresentedThe Save Nigeria Group in the United States has come to the defense of Adeboye, stating that his previous remarks were misrepresented. This intervention aims to clarify the public perception of Adeboye's statements.leadership.ng · Nigeria
HEALTHJul 3‘Don’t send children to school abroad without supervision’ — Canada-based Nigerian Dr Zo warnsDoctor Zo has warned Nigerian parents against sending their children to Canada without proper supervision, saying the absence of parental guidance and the easy access to cannabis are contributing to drug use and psychological challenges among some students studying abroad. The post ‘Don’t send children to school abroad without supervision’ — Canada-based Nigerian Dr Zo warns appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria